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#401 of 1,015 schools in UT

Top 39% in state

Frontier Middle School

Middle School · Alpine District · Eagle Mountain, UT

An Alpine District middle school serving grades 7th – 9th.

1427 East Mid Valley Road, Eagle Mountain, UT 84005

  • Math 47% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 48% proficient (2025)
  • 27.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.5Excellent40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data10
Annual Change+0.08 pts/yr
Data Period2013–2025
TrendStable
Academics7.2Very Good35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency46.5% (2025 RISE)
Reading/ELA Proficiency47.5% (2025 RISE)
Overall Proficiency47% (2025 RISE, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2025 RISE)
vs. Expected+0.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile58th
Resources & Environment2.1Needs Improvement25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio27.3:1
District spending per student$9,266
Chronic Absenteeism32.9%

Students at Frontier Middle School score 47% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 RISE proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.

Math Proficiency47%(2025 RISE)
School
State
Not reported(2025 RISE)
ELA Proficiency48%(2025 RISE)
School
State
Not reported(2025 RISE)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 13-year record (2013–2025), then recovered 10 points since 2019, reaching 47% in 2025.

Show all 10 years
2013
Math
42%
ELA
44%
2014
Math
44%
ELA
45%
2015
Math
40%
ELA
40%
2016
Math
43%
ELA
43%
2017
Math
39%
ELA
40%
2018
Math
34%
ELA
41%
2019
Math
34%
ELA
41%
2020*
Math
34%
ELA
43%
2021*
Math
34%
ELA
43%
2025
Math
47%
ELA
48%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2013-2025) · reading/ELA 43% (multi-year average, 2013-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 21 test records from UT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

23.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Frontier Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 7Car-Dependent
  • Transit 0Minimal Transit
  • Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low43/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$105,576

Median home value

$469,900

Median rent

$1,995/mo

College educated

38.3%

Homeownership

85%

Poverty rate

4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 84005; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Horizon SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.8PK–124.9 mi150Compare →
Lake Mountain MiddleEnrollment path unverified7.07–9Not available1,424Compare →
Lehi JR HighEnrollment path unverified6.27–9Not available1,232Compare →
Mountain Ridge JR HighEnrollment path unverified6.47–9Not available1,030Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Alpine District

Schools in district
91
Rank in district
#36 of 88
District spending per student
$9,266NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
5.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Frontier Middle School is listed in Alpine District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Frontier Middle School

Frontier Middle School is a public middle school in Eagle Mountain, UT, part of Alpine District, serving approximately 1,692 students in grades 7th-9th with a 27.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #401 of 1,015 schools in UT. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Frontier Middle School

What grades does Frontier Middle School serve?

Frontier Middle School serves students in grades 7th through 9th.

How many students attend Frontier Middle School?

Frontier Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 1,692 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Frontier Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Frontier Middle School is 27.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Frontier Middle School rank in UT?

Frontier Middle School ranks #401 of 1,015 schools in UT.

What is Frontier Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Frontier Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Frontier Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Frontier Middle School has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025).

Is Frontier Middle School a charter school?

No, Frontier Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Frontier Middle School a Title I school?

No, Frontier Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Frontier Middle School?

23.3% of students at Frontier Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
7th – 9th
Enrollment
1,692
Student-Teacher Ratio
27.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
62
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Utah County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
32.9%
Area population (ZIP 84005)
49,116
Area average commute
31.5 min
Area median age
22
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 RISE · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 RISE. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 RISE · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 RISE. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 84005; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2013-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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